Object Commando

Good news for Squeak developers. It looks like they are in the final throws of converting all code to the MIT or the Apache license. They still need an official release before the conversion is complete, but it looks like it’s just a formality. There have been several problems with the Squeak License. First, the license has a few clauses that are different than most of the mainstream Open Source licenses. An indemnity clause that could require software distributors to pay legal fees to Apple in case of law suit. Another to add in export restrictions. At one time, some of the pieces could not be used in “for profit” software (like the fonts). So all around good news for Smalltalkers!

This is my first post since moving from Des Moines, IA to St Louis, MO.  My previous blog can be found here. Lately what has been of interest to me is data mining and how it can be used to help in software development.  Last month I demoed/presented on OCaml at a newly created languages user group in St Louis called the Lambda Lounge. We’re two months into it and it’s shaping up to be fun and interesting group.

More to come soon!